Treating the medically compromised patient. Is the record current?
Treatment of the medically compromised patient in the private practice setting can be safe and rewarding for both the dentist and patient, provided the necessary precautions have been taken. As with any patient, always review and update the medical history if an extended period of time has passed since you last saw the patient. Consult with the primary care physician, general practitioner or specialist, so that both are aware of the proposed treatment and any necessary precautions that must be taken to insure safe delivery of dental treatment to the patient.
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Hospital for Sick Children, Ontario.
D002648:Child; D019140:Dental Care for Children; D017742:Dental Care for Chronically Ill; D003792:Dental Records; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008487:Medical History Taking